Invented near Savannah, the cotton gin revolutionized more than just U.S. cotton industry.

click image for close-up In October of 1793, Eli Whitney sent a drawing of his new invention, the cotton gin, to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson in application for a patent. Jefferson replied on ...

From Eli Whitney’s cotton gin to Ted Benna’s 401(k), these pioneers came up with ideas and innovations that still resonate today.

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Author Lee Ann Caldwell talked about the impact of the cotton engine on Georgia. Lee Ann Caldwell talked about the impact of the cotton engine on ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. In 1794, Eli Whitney patented a new ...